Applications of polypropylene fibres in concrete

Special polypropylene fibres are a new product, which is offered Storsack Group for reinforcement of concrete, cement and gypsum mixes. The article considers the advantages of such fibres, discusses the results of determination of the mechanical properties of materials reinforced by them, and also of the tests of these materials under elevated temperatures.

Author: R.D. Rashitov

Section: New materials

Keywords: Storsack Group, mix hardening, polypropylene fibres, thermal effect, reinforcement of concrete